But why was it not available earlier?

Traditionally, Google begins accepting pre -orders immediately after announcing a new phone. This did not happen this time. Instead, the Pixel 9A program was quietly pushed. The official reason that Google gave was the component quality problem that affected the “small number” of units. But the leaks and early standards proposed a different story.

Tech Antyji, a technical leak Pixel 9A It can be an experiment Excess problems, especially around the camera area. The normative tests conducted on a unit that were misinterpreted revealed that the phone had only strangled 61 % of its maximum performance – not great.

However, although the delay may be frustrated, there is likely to be a backup to prevent the customer complaints that Google witnessed in the past, as with the case with Pixel 6A, for example. However, a somewhat disturbing situation – a situation that may harm Google sales from Pixel 9A If you cannot fix her problems before launch.

Despite the rock start, Pixel 9A He still has a shot to become one of the most competitive mid -range Android phones this year. Thanks to a larger battery, a high drilling screen, and updated design, it brings a lot to the table for $ 499. But between Limited tools and concerns of artificial intelligence about heat suffocation, this is clearly not directly.

Once the units start landing in the hands of users in April, we will have a better idea about whether the Google Gambling is worthy of it.